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Category Archives: International
NZ companies ignore supply threats
Only 23 per cent of businesses in New Zealand rate their level of risk management as high, according to a survey by CIPS Australasia and Grant Thornton.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Ed's choice international, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Chocolate maker secures supplies with cocoa processor purchase
Barry Callebaut will become the world’s biggest cocoa processor and ensure security of supply for its manufacturing operation with acquisition of a division of Petra Foods.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Cruise firm ensures animal welfare is shipshape
Royal Caribbean Cruises has committed to eliminate the use of gestation crates in its pork supply chain.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Rolls-Royce passes corruption concerns on to SFO
“I want to make it crystal clear that neither I nor the board will tolerate improper business conduct of any sort,” said CEO John Rishton.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Risk & continuity, Supply chain
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Political system leaves UK ‘vulnerable to corruption’
‘Scandals’ have been blamed for nation’s poor performance in Transparency International’s annual global survey, which reveals China has also slipped in the rankings.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, Fraud & corruption, International, News, Purchasing
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African trade on upwards path, says WTO chief
Trade between African nations is expected to increase as countries try to mitigate falling demand from elsewhere in the world, according to the head of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Southern Africa
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Fears grow over resource scarcity
The ability to secure resources is the fourth biggest problem facing the global economy, a report by the World Economic Forum has found.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing
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Procurement hub locations should combine benefits
Companies often concentrate a single factor, such as tax efficiency, when relocating procurement operations, without considering potential operational benefits.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Rare earth giant suspends production
Baotou Steel Rare Earth has halted a portion of its production for a month to try to close the gap between demand and supply.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Purchasing, Supply chain
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Walmart announces sustainability commitments
Mike Duke, president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc, says the company will design more sustainable products and make its supply chain more socially and environmentally accountable.
Posted in 2012, cat-news, International, News, Sustainability
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